Is 01 738 3638 really Revenue?

Yes. 01 738 3638 is Revenue's National Employer Helpdesk number in Ireland. It's listed on Revenue's own page.

Last checked against revenue.ie on 1 November 2026.

Yes, this is Revenue

Revenue National Employer Helpdesk · Ireland 01 738 3638 Source: revenue.ie · checked 1 November 2026

A call showing this number can still be a scam

Scammers can make any number appear on your screen. If someone called you, hang up and ring 01 738 3638 yourself.

Is 01 738 3638 really Revenue?

Yes. It's on Revenue's own website, and we check it every day.

I got a call from 01 738 3638. Is it safe?

Not necessarily. Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call 01 738 3638 yourself so you know who you're talking to.

Someone texted me this number and told me to call it.

Revenue doesn't send texts asking you to call. Use Revenue's app or website, typed by hand.

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